You look at your reflection in the mirror. Your face tells a story of the generations that came before you. A familiar smile, or a shared eye colour, a resemblance that has probably been pointed out more than once. For most, such observations are brushed off with a smile and quickly forgotten. But what if your reflection raised more questions than answers?
Technology is seeping into research and academic writing, and the shift towards labour-market facilitation rather than academic curation is changing the knowledge and learning landscape. Such shifts, however, are set against cultural biases in subjects and traditional, outdated academic structures, even as universities try to evolve.
When you think about Islam, do you think about dance? When you think about dance, do you imagine it as a part of meditation? THINK speaks to Ziya Azazi, founder of Dervish in Progress, and Dr Paula Guzzanti Ferrer from the Department of Dance Studies to uncover the fascinating connection between dance and Islam.
Who doesn’t love a tight, little meat package? Before the prudes boo me off stage, I’m talking about dumplings. These delectable morsels are found all over the world. In fact, it could be argued that every country or region has their own type of dumpling. Because, when you get down to eat, few things can match that universal, carnal appeal of a mouthful of warm, juicy meat (okay, that was the last one, I promise). While this is by no means an exhaustive list, we’ve selected six scrumptious dumplings to whet your appetite!
